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Liam lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to shake the feeling of worry that had settled in his chest. He was filled with an unease that he couldn't explain, and it kept him from finding sleep. He tried to close his eyes and relax, but every time he did, his mind would race with thoughts of the young woman and her unexpected pregnancy.

He tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable position, but nothing seemed to work. The fire in the room flickered and cast shadows on the walls, adding to the feeling of unrest.

In a last-ditch effort, Liam attempted to mind-link with the young woman, hoping to ease some of his concerns. However, much to his frustration, the mind-link was unsuccessful. He couldn't reach her, and the failure only added to his worry.

Liam paced in front of the watch, his heart beating wildly in his chest. He tried to calm himself down by taking deep breaths but nothing seemed to help. The night felt like it was dragging on, and he found himself constantly c